When I think of great storytellers, my dad is one of the first people who pops into my mind. I suspect that for many people,
Dad, Tell Me Your Story
Father’s Day Specials
Father’s Day is around the corner, so our specials are here now! We’re excited to offer significant discounts to help honor the men in our
What’s the history in your family history?
Growing up there was nothing I loved better than hearing about what life was like for my parents and grandparents. I would listen with rapped
Finding forgotten voices in the Church History Library
In this article, I will share the kinds of treasures that await at the Church History Library. Anyone who has roots in towns where Mormon
How my grandparents instilled a love for Memorial Day – and you can too!
I love Memorial Day. It’s not the barbecue, the weekend get-a-way, or extra day of vacation, although those things are appealing. So why? The answer
What this photo says about death of a mother
You wouldn’t know by this photo that “the most important person in the world isn’t here any more.” My friend, René Thornton Jr., was the
My mom confessed “I dreaded Mother’s Day”
A friend once asked me what it was like having a mother who was so supportive. I have thought about that question a lot since
On gradually losing my mom: She is the sea and she says hush, hush, hush
This week I share an article I wrote a while back about losing my mom while she’s still here. So much has changed in her
Ancestral homes – How to research the story of a home or building
There can be an uncanny connection to ancestral homes and the places where our forebears walked. In our line of work, we’ve noticed some pretty
What can you learn from a contrarian?
One of the most exhilarating projects I have ever worked on is to act as co-author with James M. Sweeney for his upcoming book, The